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Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by MAYOWAAK: 9:24pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PATRIOTIC NIGERIANS, NOT FOREIGN OPINION WRITERS WILL RE-ELECT PRESIDENT JONATHAN We have noted with surprise, The Economist’s tongue-in-cheek endorsement of General Muhammadu Buhari in the run-up to Nigeria’s general elections and the international magazine’s baseless, jaundiced and rather malicious vilification of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who retains the trust and confidence of majority of Nigerians as the outcome of the Presidential elections will undoubtedly show. We are sure that many Nigerians and other readers of the usually urbane, thoughtful and well-reasoned editorial opinions of the Economist will be shocked that the magazine has taken the very ill-considered decision to throw its weight behind a candidate who, as a former military dictator, curtailed freedom of speech, ordered the kidnapping of opponents and jailing of journalists, and is accused of incitement to violence and grave human rights violations in Nigeria’s current democratic dispensation. The Economist may feign ignorance of President Jonathan’s remarkable achievements as leader of his country in the past six years, but Nigerians who, unlike the magazine’s opinion writers, will actually vote in the country’s forthcoming presidential elections, know that President Jonathan has worked very hard to fulfill all the major promises he made to them on assumption of office. Nigerians know that President Jonathan has developed our economy and created more jobs, they know that he has given policy support to the real sector of the economy, so that Small and Medium Enterprises can thrive, they know that he has encouraged locally owned enterprises to take advantage of our resources in growing the domestic economy and they also know that he has successfully attracted greater foreign direct investment to the country. Unlike the clearly poorly informed and distant authors of the Economist Opinion titled “The Least Awful”, appreciative Nigerians are also aware that President Jonathan has worked tirelessly to improve power supply across the nation, rebuild and expand national infrastructure, improve public transportation and provide greater access to quality education for all Nigerian youth. They know very well too that President Jonathan has significantly improved healthcare services in the country, revolutionized agriculture, promoted gender equality and women empowerment, and done his very best to stem corruption in government. Contrary to the Economist’s assertions, Nigeria, under President Jonathan has made very considerable progress. In spite of the significant challenges of terrorism and insurgency the nation faces today, President Jonathan has ensured that Nigeria has become a more vibrant democracy with free media, an independent judiciary, free, fair and credible elections, and greater respect for human rights. The Economist is entitled to its erroneous opinion on who represents the best leadership option for Nigeria in the coming elections, but happily for the country, it is not the magazine’s lead writers, but more knowledgeable and patriotic Nigerians who actually work and live in the country, that will vote and re-elect President Jonathan for a second term in office. They will do so, because unlike the Economist’s opinion writers, they understand that a Buhari Presidency will, for their beloved country, represent a stark setback and retrogression from the tremendous ongoing positive transformation of Nigeria under President Jonathan’s leadership. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) February 6, 2015 http://metropole.ng/index.php/component/k2/item/3646-presidency-replies-the-economist 4 Likes |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Badgers14: 9:42pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
FTC , no comment just observing. ** sipping my Kunu***** I don't need the Economist to tell me how bad GEJs administration is. GMB 2015 10 Likes |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by MAYOWAAK: 9:58pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Looking at the bigger picture; a Buhari Presidency may end up being a prescription that would produce more grievous ailments: The Niger Delta and other parts of Nigeria would simply become the new theatre of strife, as is expected, while Buhari can manage the visible BH menace, he would by the same token be in a disadvantaged position to manage the latent but ever-present Niger Delta Militancy. If Gen Buhari is elected President, successfully appeasing or gaining Boko Haram complimentary cessation of activities could be possible (though the chances are very narrow) On the other hand, a Buhari President, all things being equal, could have grievous implications for Nigeria; there is a very high probability of a resurgence of hostilities by Niger Delta Militants The terrible edge the Niger Delta militants have is that they hold Energy Resources and the Economy as tools of bargain………..very important tools needed to finance a war, gain sympathy and international friends and alliances! 3 Likes |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Bevista: 10:15pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
We are relieved not to have a vote in this election. But were we offered one we would—with a heavy heart—choose Mr Buhari. Mr Jonathan risks presiding over Nigeria’s bloody fragmentation. If Mr Buhari can save Nigeria, history might even be kind to him.Now, that was the conclusion from the Economist writer. Abati can continue to live in denial and self delusion. Whom the gods want to destroy, they first make mad. The Economist is simply echoing the overriding sentiments within the country. Get used to it. A New Order is upon us! #SaiBuhari 6 Likes |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by CostaHazard: 10:17pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Was Abati referring to this same Nigeria? |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by mrborntodoit: 10:20pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
We all know that the west wants us down hence their media spillage and indirect interference in our politics,imagine a Nigerian media house interfering in US or UK politics ? What will be the consequences? |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Sanchez01: 10:50pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
We are sure that many Nigerians and other readers of the usually urbane, thoughtful and well-reasoned editorial opinions of the Economist will be shocked that the magazine has taken the very ill-considered decision to throw its weight behind a candidate who, as a former military dictator, curtailed freedom of speech, ordered the kidnapping of opponents and jailing of journalists, and is accused of incitement to violence and grave human rights violations in Nigeria’s current democratic dispensation. Shocked ![]() |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by ibson99(m): 11:07pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
freshdude99:you are pathetic, your clueless president a few days ago while trying to condemn Soludo said 'no Nigerian economist can ever be better than the CNN, IMF, world bank and the international media' . He cluelessly made this statement when CNN said Nigeria has the third fastest growing economy in the world, now ate you telling us same international media is no longer perfect? The economist did their homework and found out that Nigerias economy is growing despite GEJ not because of his corrupt and clueless transformation that if anything is sucking the economy dry. Accept the reality dude |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by saintopus(m): 11:09pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
MAYOWAAK: Good thinking, good product!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by aresa: 11:13pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Must they reply every write up and critic with venom and insults. How childish ... |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by aare07(m): 11:17pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Whoever think that the hands of God is devoid of the forthcoming election in Nigeria should better have a rethink. When the month of February was tagged feBUHARI by Nigerians, the thought of the cynics was that it's just another joke. Now, try to calculate from the beginning of the month till the day of election and see whose name among the contestants the Lord has chosen. Here we go as follows :- Feb 01 M Feb 02 U Feb 03 H Feb 04 A Feb 05 M Feb 06 M Feb 07 A Feb 08 D Feb 09 B Feb 10 U Feb 11 H Feb 12 A Feb 13 R Feb 14 I It's not magic it's a miracle. The best planner is God. Share if u love change |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by freshdude99(m): 11:57pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
ibson99:I'll wait till the day you will realize what the word"interest" means exactly. Not until u get that, will u understand the trash u just typed above... |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by LRNZH(m): 12:47am On Feb 07, 2015 |
MAYOWAAK: This is where I stopped paying significant attention. So, TE is all those good things but because they have endorsed an opposition candidate they have become erroneous. Chances are most likely that TE's endorsement of GMB is also an urbane, thoughtful and a well-reasoned editorial opinion. A leopard won't change it's spot just to suit your preference this one time. Abati has lost this fight. Sorry bros. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by EMANY01(m): 12:50am On Feb 07, 2015 |
MAYOWAAK: And then we would see how the 54 trillion naira budget will be funded. Some people will jump in to say that Lagos has managed fine,without FG oil money.This view point is based on the popular LIE but urban legend all the same that claims that Obassonjo witheld Lagos allocations for just about two and a half years (they claim three and half) and Lagos did not falter but increased its internal revenue.The TRUTH is that only the Local government funds were withheld.Also additional revenue came from business that service the nexus center of the oil industry. Like it our die there is a thread running through those companies in. Lekki,Ikoyi,VI,Ikeja,ETC and the oil industry. Deny that fact all you want it still doesn't change it. Run a hypothetical scenario where oil exports drop to ten percent of current value and tell me what the long term prospects will be for business tied by oil money and consequently Lagos as a whole. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by CaptainAmerica1: 12:53am On Feb 07, 2015 |
I'm highly disappointed in Reuben Abati. Nothing he said up there makes sense, to me. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Pataki: 12:53am On Feb 07, 2015 |
Ask your useless government to respond to National issues, they keep mute. But once an international news media organisation writes about this hopeless and useless government, Abati goes into over drive. Are these people accountable to the foreign media organizations or to Nigerians who voted them into power? Abati has long lost the plot. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by genearts(m): 1:15am On Feb 07, 2015 |
EMANY01: And Buhari will just fold his hand and watch while the militants hold the country to ransom abi. My dear not everyone is irresponsible like ur jona |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by dayo23(f): 1:28am On Feb 07, 2015 |
I don't know why I just hate this guy with passion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Nobody: 2:06am On Feb 07, 2015 |
Too long Anyways, GEJ till 2019 |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by Creamz(m): 2:10am On Feb 07, 2015 |
The Economist mag just said the truth. A dictator is better than a failed President. And its so unfortunate that we have to chose between this two individuals who necessarily many people wouldn't have wanted. But its bad for Abati to be defending the indefensible because even a layman knows that Buhari will be better than President Jonathan. Buhari's government I am sure will be more accountable and more prudent in the spending of our Nations money. I don't expect to see a minister using 10 billion Naira for chattering a private jet in one year during Buhari's reign in office. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by EMANY01(m): 11:57am On Feb 07, 2015 |
genearts: I'D like to see him try. |
Re: Reuben Abati Replies The Economist by chumakk: 12:03pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
Is Oga Reuben still there |
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